NEWS AND STATEMENTS

Global Ministries/UMCOR response to COVID-19 pandemic

Global Ministries/UMCOR response to COVID-19 pandemic

January 25, 2022
General Secretary Roland Fernandes outlines the United Methodist mission agency's globally inclusive response to the COVID-19 pandemic, seeking to "do no harm" and alleviate human suffering.
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A Christmas meditation from the general secretary

A Christmas meditation from the general secretary

December 14, 2021
Roland Fernandes reflects on Christmas in light of the continued challenges of 2021, calling for all to rejoice and be joyful for “God is with us, God is near us.”
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Application opens for Global Mission Fellows, international track

Application opens for Global Mission Fellows, international track

November 15, 2021
The application for the 2022-24 cohort of young adults serving in social justice ministries internationally opens Monday, Nov. 15.
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Global Ministries to commission EarthKeepers for environmental stewardship

Global Ministries to commission EarthKeepers for environmental stewardship

November 10, 2021
Seventeen new Global Ministries EarthKeepers will launch creation care projects in their local communities.
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UMCOR grant strives to improve access to medical care and safe water in Haiti

UMCOR grant strives to improve access to medical care and safe water in Haiti

November 5, 2021
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake in August 2021 destroyed much of Haiti’s already fragile infrastructure. A gift honoring UMCOR director killed in 2010 lends support.
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Call for applications: UMCOR Afghan refugee resettlement reimbursement program

Call for applications: UMCOR Afghan refugee resettlement reimbursement program

November 4, 2021
In support of long-time partner Church World Service’s efforts in welcoming and resettling Afghan families, UMCOR is launching the Afghan Refugee Resettlement Reimbursement program. It will reimburse up to $1,000 to local UMC’s in the U.S. that are in a sponsorship relationship with CWS.
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Witnessing and rejoicing in a new mission age

Witnessing and rejoicing in a new mission age

October 28, 2021
Discerning global mission priorities in a time of profound global change was the theme of the general secretary’s report to directors of Global Ministries, meeting virtually October 26-29.
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Give love, joy, hope and peace in year-end campaign

Give love, joy, hope and peace in year-end campaign

October 26, 2021
Support the many ways in which mission transforms communities and empowers individuals across the globe.
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New Advance open to support the equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines

New Advance open to support the equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines

October 18, 2021
“Love Beyond Borders: The Interfaith Movement to End the Pandemic” will support UNICEF’s global vaccine distribution efforts.
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United Methodist Committee on Relief Grant Helps Church World Service Support Afghan Allies

United Methodist Committee on Relief Grant Helps Church World Service Support Afghan Allies

October 8, 2021
Thanks to a new $100,000 grant from the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), long-time partner Church World Service, a key organization in the welcome effort, will have funds that its nationwide resettlement network can use.
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